Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Volunteers from around the country teamed up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to repair a Lafayette home. The Order of Malta volunteers focused on gutting and renovating the home on Lily Street on Thursday, February 12. It was in desperate need of critical rehab.

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish will host the annual Zyde Gras on the square Feb. 17, with local officials implementing enhanced security measures to accommodate an expected record-high attendance. The event is set to take place at the courthouse square in front of the parish...

Pack and Paddle in Lafayette is offering couples a unique Valentine's Day experience with guided paddling on Lake Martin and a candlelight dinner.

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Six separate shootings have resulted in at least one injury, three arrests, an arrest warrant issued in another, and two other active investigations, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Authorities reported a man was injured in a shooting on Capri Alley on Thursday, February...

A donkey rescued on a Lafayette Parish road finds a loving home after microchip issues leave him unclaimed.

Day one of the Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational didn’t start the way Ole Miss wanted, but it ended with the Rebels looking a lot more like themselves. A wild 12-11 loss to McNeese in the opener could’ve easily derailed the afternoon. Instead, Ole Miss steadied things, reset, and handled the Cowgirls 8-3 in game two.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Acadiana until 10 a.m. this Friday morning. More spring-like weather is expected later today with highs into the upper 70s under partly sunny skies. Rain chances stay slim, leading to a comfortably cool and quiet evening for parades across the area. Saturday...

So far, the road construction along St. Mary Boulevard has not caused shrimp poboy sales to drop at Olde Tyme Grocery. But, as CEO Ross Murphree noted, those road closure signs have “a psychological effect on people.”. The popular Lafayette eatery is in the middle of Lafayette Consolidated Government’s...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A donkey found roaming alone in Duson is now on the road to a new home after a social media post from the Lafayette Animal Shelter gained widespread attention online. The donkey was first picked up along Wiltuner Road after being spotted wandering without an...

RAYNE, La. (KLFY)– Acadiana Eats visits The Crawfish Hut and Grill in Rayne. The Crawfish Hut and Grill, located at 702 W Branche St, Rayne, has bold Cajun flavor with a menu packed full of local favorites. Known for its seasoned seafood boils and homestyle hospitality, this family-owned spot has become a go-to...